Employment
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, Folger Shakespeare Library is a world-class center for scholarship, learning, culture, and the arts. The Folger offers an excellent benefits package, including Teachers Insurance Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities Fund pension plan, and generous annual and sick leave. The Folger maintains a smoke-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.
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Posting Date: March 4, 2010
Closing Date: Once position is filled
Ticketing Sales Manager
B.A. desirable, preferably in arts management or business. Strong computer literacy with proficient database application skills needed. Knowledge of ticketing systems and marketing required. Ability to handle multiple priorities and high volume of work with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum of two years’ previous box office experience and knowledge of ticketing systems required. Demonstrated experience with box office sales and database applications. Some financial or accounting experience required.
Supervises and schedules work of box office staff - one full time, and up to ten part-time casual staff members. Manages on-site sales at box office for Folger events -on average 150-175 performances (Folger Theatre and Folger Consort) and readings and lectures (Folger Poetry and PEN/Faulkner Fiction Series) at the Folger Shakespeare Library and other venues - telephone and window hours running year-round, seven days a week during performing season (September-mid June).
Flexible schedule, normally 35 hours per week. Must accommodate frequent evening or weekend box office hours, as program schedule requires. In the high 30’s.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to jobs@folger.edu or mail to Folger Shakespeare Library, Attn: HR Manager/TSM, 201 East Capitol St., SE, Washington, DC 20003-1004. No phone calls please. EOE
Posting Date: March 4, 2010
Closing Date: Once position is filled
Part-Time Box Office Assistant
B.A. desirable with one year administrative experience, preferably in box office or theater. Good interpersonal, organizational and communications skills required. Ability to work with accuracy, attention to detail, and as part of a team. Good telephone manner and ability to deal pleasantly with the public. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Word & Excel and Pro Venue ticketing software helpful. Answers telephone calls for the Public Programs division, providing accurate and complete information regarding public programs events. Provides box office support relating to the processing of telephone, mail and walk-in ticket sales. Mails materials as part of the efforts of the Public Programs division. Flexible schedule must accommodate some weekday, evening and weekend hours (15-20hr/week) $10.75-11.50 per hour.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to jobs@folger.edu or mail to Folger Shakespeare Library, Attn: HR Manager/PTBO, 201 East Capitol St., SE, Washington, DC 20003-1004. No phone calls please. EOE
Posting date: March 4, 2010
Closing date: Once position is filled.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
B.A. desirable. One-to-two years’ general office or clerical experience required, with proficient computer literacy and database application skills. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills needed. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, to work under pressure of deadlines, and to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Punctuality, meticulous attention to detail and extreme accuracy essential. Pleasant and tactful telephone manner and good customer service expertise needed.
Serves as main receptionist for general Library inquiries and answers all phone calls in a friendly, helpful and cooperative manner. Provides clerical and administrative support, and screens calls for the Human Resources office. Logs all incoming resumes and serves as primary point of contact for scheduling interviews and contacting candidates. Creates and updates personnel records for Folger employees, prepares routine correspondence, updates confidential database and creates personnel reports as needed. Processes all required paperwork as assigned. Maintains employee performance appraisal and evaluation schedule; prepares and distributes evaluation correspondence to employees and supervisors as needed. Assists in recruitment effort, drafting and finalizing ads approved by hiring managers and places ads in various advertising media. Performs other duties as assigned. Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 pm. In the low 30’s
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to jobs@folger.edu or mail to Folger Shakespeare Library, Attn: HRAA, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. No phone calls, please. EOE
For information about Folger Theatre casting and production work, please follow this link: http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=472
Internship Opportunities
Many divisions of the Folger have opportunities for internships, both paid and unpaid, for undergraduate and graduate students to learn about the daily operations of an independent research library with a vigorous set of cultural and educational programs. Internships are available with the following divisions: Central Library, Development, Education, Research, and Public Programs.
Eligibility for Central Library internships is limited to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science or Museum Studies. For all other internships, preference is given to students pursuing academic and professional goals in the arts and/or humanities. While the majority of these internships are unpaid, this decision is left to each division’s discretion.
The Division of Research sponsors seminars, conferences, and workshops involving the Renaissance period for doctoral and postdoctoral level scholars, and produces Shakespeare Quarterly.
The Division of Public Programs produces events for the general public, including theatre productions, literary readings, concerts, and tours.
The Folger Education office offers unpaid internships for college or graduate students interested in museum education, visitor services, and Shakespeare. Days and hours are flexible.
The Development office is responsible for raising unrestricted and restricted gift income in support of organizational needs from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
Potential interns, screened on an individual basis, should send a resumé, cover letter, and a letter from their institution's internship office stating the requirements for credit (if it is to be requested). Letters of recommendation may be solicited after a preliminary screening. Mail or fax internship inquiries to Folger Shakespeare Library Attn: HR/Interns; or e-mail to jobs@folger.edu
Folger Shakespeare Library
Attn: HR/Interns
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Fax Number: (202) 544-4623
Or e-mail to jobs@folger.edu
Docents
Docents are a group of trained Folger volunteers who interpret Folger Shakespeare Library for the public through tours and a variety of outreach programs. Learn more at www.folger.edu/docents .
